The polygraph is based on the assumption that a person who is guilty and fearful will have:
A) decreased flow of epinephrine.
B) decreased flow of norepinephrine.
C) increased activity in the autonomic nervous system.
D) increased activity in the hippocampus.

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The polygraph measures changes in the autonomic nervous system, including heart rate, blood pressure, and sweat gland activity. It is believed that guilty and fearful individuals will have increased activity in these areas, leading to changes in the polygraph readings. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are not directly measured by the polygraph. Increased activity in the hippocampus is not necessarily associated with guilt or fear.

The Polygraph Is Based on the Assumption That a Person